Exploring Photography as a Contemplative Practice from a Taoist Perspective

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

On Location - Down East, Maine...Early Morning Light

Monday dawned in all its splendor. The waning Harvest Moon was still high in the sky as the sun rose bathing the landscape in a lovely racking light. It is a wonderful time to go out and photograph even if you do it in slippered feet and your bathrobe!

I still haven't figured out the tides..is it ebbing or flowing? The tides in this region are some of the highest in the world...40 feet in some places. But we are on a quiet inlet from the sea called Pennamaquan River. Most of the names are derived from the native Abernaki tribes that populate the area.

Yesterday, when the rain abatted for a bit, we went to see the famous reversing falls and watched the seals body surf in the rushing torrent. It was one of the few times in recent memory that I wished I had a telephoto lens! But I was content with just sharing the moment with these playful creatures.

This would be an absolutely perfect place for painters. The early Autumn colors are subtle and enchanting.

With a day promising to be much improved from yesterday, we are off to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea in New Brunswick, Canada today. It is an area rich in history and amazing landscapes. Many Scots settled in this area in the mid to late 1800's so I will feel right at home!

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This blog explores the juncture of contemplative camera work and the search for a way of photographing the world around us through the characteristics of the Taoist sage. For the Contemplative Photographer, the camera is viewed as an extension of a persons heart and mind and the resulting photographs as a visual, and highly personal diary of experience and expression. Where traditional photography focuses on subject and technique, Contemplative Photography makes the connection between meaning and personal experience the over-riding emphasis. This blog will delve into the metaphoric capabilities of the photographic medium. I welcome readers to join in the discussion on Contemplative Photography by posting your comments . Thank you for visiting and enjoy the journey! - Patricia TurnerVisit my Pinterest boards for more inspiration or you can pin these latest ones directly to your boards. - Visit Patricia's profile on Pinterest.

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I live in an old farmhouse in the mountains of Western Maine with my philosopher in residence, Emerson. (A sweet cat that tolerates my long hours of reading and writing.) When I'm not in Maine I'm traveling the world. Follow my travels on:

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